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01-01-2007, 05:30 PM
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Im looking to do a few trackdays this year and need a crash helmet
do i need a Full Race or an Open Face? as i know they are strict on
helmets, and is it the same on all tracks regarding which type you have to
wear?
Thanks in advance
do i need a Full Race or an Open Face? as i know they are strict on
helmets, and is it the same on all tracks regarding which type you have to
wear?
Thanks in advance
01-01-2007, 05:36 PM
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They aint strict on helmets anywhere I've ever been, that said.. with helmets its a standard thing- Buy the best you can afford.
I got a perfectly good helmet from a bike shop for £65 its light weight and does the job,
I am sure there will be loads of differences of opinions.
Jake
They aint strict on helmets anywhere I've ever been, that said.. with helmets its a standard thing- Buy the best you can afford.
I got a perfectly good helmet from a bike shop for £65 its light weight and does the job,
I am sure there will be loads of differences of opinions.
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01-01-2007, 05:42 PM
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Thanks jake was told that you couldnt have bike helmets
for i dont know what reason, but hope so dont wana spend alot
was told that you couldnt have bike helmetsfor i dont know what reason, but hope so dont wana spend alot
01-01-2007, 06:09 PM
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The reason the bike shop I got my hat from told me I couldn't use it was because bike hats dont need to be fire retardant to comply with regs.
As I say... at the tracks I have been to as a passenger I have never ever had anyone check my helmet or even seen anyone check a helmet.
As I say... at the tracks I have been to as a passenger I have never ever had anyone check my helmet or even seen anyone check a helmet.
01-01-2007, 06:50 PM
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01-01-2007, 08:26 PM
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A good minimum standard BS6658-85 Type A helmet will be fine.
Either open or closed face is acceptable the choice is personal
These should be stickered on the back or labeled inside which should not be rmoved, painted over or covered up in any way.
As Jake said they are currently no strict checks in place, but as insurance companys are getting more and more nervous (not your insurance company - the tracks liability insurance) then if your buying now it makes sense to buy one that will be accepted when the rule complying will be more strictly enforced.
HTH
Either open or closed face is acceptable the choice is personal
These should be stickered on the back or labeled inside which should not be rmoved, painted over or covered up in any way.
As Jake said they are currently no strict checks in place, but as insurance companys are getting more and more nervous (not your insurance company - the tracks liability insurance) then if your buying now it makes sense to buy one that will be accepted when the rule complying will be more strictly enforced.
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01-01-2007, 09:23 PM
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ive got an arai gp3k which i have had from 2000, snell standard so therefore fit to use in f1, alot better standard than type A and type B motorcycle helmets but it did cost £400 back then 
its more of a competion helmet tho, not something someone would jsut go and buy... well worth it tho..
if you value your head
its more of a competion helmet tho, not something someone would jsut go and buy... well worth it tho..
if you value your head
02-01-2007, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by xr2i-carl
man i would never ever wear a helmet that cost 20quid espesh not a 2nd hand one
For the amount im gonna use it why the fuck would i pay 200 quid for something that i will wear only a few times a year if that.
As said before if its got the stickers then they have been tested to a fairly competent standard.
02-01-2007, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by xr2i-carl
man i would never ever wear a helmet that cost 20quid espesh not a 2nd hand one
For the amount im gonna use it why the fuck would i pay 200 quid for something that i will wear only a few times a year if that.
As said before if its got the stickers then they have been tested to a fairly competent standard.
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02-01-2007, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by The Diva
I think you should buy the absolute best you can afford,you only get one head...
Speech......
Think of the grands you spend on your track day car.
Buying a £60 helmet seems a little silly to me.
There is a reason why some helmets are £60 and some are £500.
02-01-2007, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Baldy Butch
Exactly...............
You could pay £60 for the diva and £500 for comedy dan you can guess by the prices which one is a bigger helmet
You could pay £60 for the diva and £500 for comedy dan you can guess by the prices which one is a bigger helmet
You Double Cock Sock..............
02-01-2007, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by R4N S S
Originally Posted by xr2i-carl
man i would never ever wear a helmet that cost 20quid espesh not a 2nd hand one
For the amount im gonna use it why the fuck would i pay 200 quid for something that i will wear only a few times a year if that.
As said before if its got the stickers then they have been tested to a fairly competent standard.
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